Staff Responsibilities

Club Director of Coaching:
The club's director of coaching works with the board of directors in creating and implementing a player development program for all the club's players. With regard to the Academy program, this includes setting curriculum guidelines, hiring and assigning coaches and supervising practices.

Academy Director of Coaching:
The academy director of coaching works with the club's director of coaching in implementing the player development model as it applies to the academy age groups. He/she also liaises with the club when choosing the most appropriate practice locations and times for each age group. He/she is the individual primarily responsible for the day-to-day running of the Academy program.

Staff Coaches:
Staff coaches work with the academy directors of coaching in implementing practice activities and managing practice sessions. They will also attend games and act in the capacity as 'head coach' when the academy director of coaching isn't present.

Team Managers:
Team managers are volunteer parents who fulfill a number of vital roles for each age group. They are typically responsible for managing the team's financial accounts; completing paperwork related to tournament applications; coordinating players' registration needs; liaising with the coach about paperwork issues; and whatever else is deemed necessary to ensure the smooth running of an age group. They will often be your first contact for off-the-field issues related to your child's participation in the academy program.